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Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu |
Tanami Track tour desert
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Travel extraordinary creative landscapes, meet remote artists, buy Aboriginal art from source
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July 1-7, 2010 - 7
days / 6 nights -
Kimberley
& Tanami from Darwin to
Alice Springs via El Questro, Bungle Bungles & Tanami Track to
Alice Springs Tours - Adelaide River, Katherine hot
springs, Victoria River National Park, Timber Creek, Kununurra, El
Questro (walks & hot springs), Bungle Bungles, Halls Creek, Wolfe
Creek Crater, Balgo Aboriginal art centre, Rabbit Flat, Yuendumu,
Tillmouth Wells, Alice Springs. Details
here
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July 13-17 -
Central Deserts Aboriginal Art Centres Tour - 5 days/4 night -
From Uluru to Alice Springs via Papunya,
Warlukurlangu artists
at Yuendumu,
Hermannsburg, Tillmouth Wells
(Mt Allen Aboriginal art for sale), Haasts Bluff, Gosse Bluff, Kings Canyon,
Glen Helen, Newhaven Sanctuary operated by
Australian Wildlife Conservancy. Includes Outback Aboriginal Art
buying
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August 2 -
7
- Alice Springs to
Broome - Westbound - including
Outback Aboriginal Art at Balgo,
Warlukurlangu artists
at Yuendumu and Tillmouth Wells, Wolfe Creek Crater,
Balgo Aboriginal Art Community - 6 days/5
nights - Click
Westbound
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Date to be confirmed - Broome
to Alice Springs - Eastbound
- Outback Art, Wolfe Creek Crater, Balgo,
Warlukurlangu artists
at Yuendumu
and Tillmouth Wells,
Yuendumu, Balgo Art Community
- 6 days/5 nights - See below
Highlights of Tanami Track Journeys
One of Australia's most remote outback routes - connecting 1/2 the country, crossing 2 states, NT to WA - from the Red Centre to the Indian Ocean -
Alice Springs to Broome via Halls Creek or Broome to Alice Springs.
A major songline connecting country through remote communities
and Aboriginal art centres including Yuendumu, Tanami Hills, The Granites, Rabbit Flat, Balgo and the beautiful
Balgo Hills, spectacular Wolfe Creek Crater (the worlds second largest meteorite crater where the rainbow serpent entered the Earth) to
Halls Creek and more art communities to Fitzroy Crossing, Geike
Gorge to Broome.
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Eastbound - Broome to
Alice Springs. Itinerary follows. Westbound is reverse - for details
Click to Westbound page
Broome to Alice Springs - via Tanami Track - includes Outback Art, Wolfe
Creek Crater, Yuendumu, Balgo Art Community
Arrive a day or 2 day prior for optional day trips - see Broome Tours
Day 1 -
We depart Broome after the arrival of flights to meet incoming
travellers (approx. 1pm after lunch). If you arrive earlier, enjoy a
free morning in Broome for
Cable Beach swim or other activities. We will pickup
from your hotel or airport as confirmed. We then travel through
sweeping Kimberley grasslands and cattle country to cross the flood
plains of the Fitzroy River. We stop by roadhouses, and enjoy an afternoon cup
of tea under a
majestic boab tree. We start to experience some of the local lifestyles, and sense the spirit of this wide open county as we witness stunning
mesa
landscapes (great photo opportunities). Late afternoon sees us check in at
our accommodation at Fitzroy Crossing before a relaxing night and tasty
evening meal, with a chance to meet some of the locals. D
Day 2 - After breakfast enjoy a relaxing Geike Gorge river cruise
on the
vast Fitzroy River, and marvel at the high cliffs, annual flood records,
stunning wildlife and river tales from our knowledgeable local guide.
After a morning cuppa, and comfortable highway cruising we enjoy lunch
at a spectacular local lookout, on the major songline that crosses the
Tanami. Time permitting we stop in at Yiyili Aboriginal Art centre
(beautiful colourful & contemporary artworks for sale here) and
Halls
Creek for last supplies before the Tanami Track. Late afternoon we
arrive at Wolfe Creek Crater in time for a crater walk
and set up camp
prior to a spectacular Kimberley sunset in the desert. BLD
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| Giant Kimberley Boabs |
Cable Beach Broome |
Day 3 - A chance this morning for stunning photos and memories at
sunrise of Wolfe Creek Crater, the worlds second largest meteorite
crater. Local stories say this is where the rainbow serpent entered the
Earth. You can take a walk in the crater or enjoy the view from the
crater rim. After a healthy breakfast we take the Tanami Track to
Billiluna Aboriginal community on the edge of the Canning Stock Route,
before visiting the Balgo Art centre for some wonderful unique art
styles and bargains from the local artists. late afternoon we arrive at
Rabbit Flat for a welcome shower and overnight camp in the real
no-where. BLD
Day 4 - Travel today takes us by the by the great Tanami and Granites
gold mines, and old abandoned wells from gold rush & cattle droving
days. These are some of the remotest parts of Australia - a great place
to reflect on our existence and experience the vastness and vitality of
life - even in the desert. After lunch at Rena Springs we're ready for
more art bargains from the Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu, and a look
around at this large and unique outback community. Travel on to
Tillmouth Wells for a welcome shower and restful overnight camp. BLD
Day 5 - An easy start to the morning allows us to reflect on our
experience at our oasis on the desert. A wide range of well priced art
is available here from surrounding communities including Mt Allan,
Papunya, Yuendumu. We may even meet some of the artists with their
special offers. Late morning we head for Alice Springs, arriving in the
afternoon in time to see the sights of Alice. Overnight Alice Springs
BLD
Day 6 - September 2 - Now in the big smoke, you can explore the Araluen
Art centre or other fabulous galleries of Alice Springs, or other sites
such as Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air, historic
Overland Telegraph Station, all with the backdrop of the mighty
MacDonnell Ranges - or just soak up this special atmosphere. Tour ends
after breakfast in time for lunchtime flights. B
Westbound -
Alice Springs to Broome
- Reverse of Eastbound. For
Westbound details Click
here
These are small group adventure learning journeys … connecting and re-creating with the land and locals. You become part of the re-creation of country and culture. Discover new understandings from times beginning Inclusions
- Small group luxury 4WD travel (usually 4-6 per
vehicle)
- Professional and experienced driver / guides
- Long established relationships with local
Aboriginal people enriches experiences
- Access to remote areas and rock art sites unreachable by most
tour vehicles
- Special time with elders for women's business / men's business and kids business.
- All delicious meals, including vegetarian, unless
noted in itinerary. Celebration completion meal.
- All camping gear which is modern and easy to use
- Comfortable sleeping options (self inflating
mattress or stretcher). Bring your bedding or available from us.
- Guided tours by locals of Geike Gorge and Fitzroy River (selected tours)
- All World Heritage and National Park entry and
accommodation fees
- Aboriginal Art community visits for "direct from artist" purchases
- Contributions of tour price supports Outback Kids
and nature care programs.
- A knowing that you are co-creating Australia's future.
- Learn practical skills –
- Bush foods & medicine and survival skills for self and team survival and thrival
- Camping, tent, food health & safety
- Rock art symbols guide / earth energy connection
- A knowing that you are co-creating Australia's past, present and future.
- You - and Your involvement in a creation much bigger than most can imagine
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Tanami Track
Tours
Includes all meals, fees, guides, Fitzroy River gorge cruise, art shopping, luxury 4WD transport, accommodation
6 days/5 nights - East or West bound - AUD$
2,880
7 days/6 nights
- Alice Springs-Broome with overnight at Newhaven Sanctuary
$3180 pp
Call 1300 763 188 or email with any questions
to
info@spiritsafaris.com
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